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Spellmann Family History

Spellmann Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Spellman, Sellman, Stellman, Spillman, Zellmann, Hellmann, Wellmann

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Where is the Spellmann family from?

You can see how Spellmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spellmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spellmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Spellmann families living in Illinois. This was about 49% of all the recorded Spellmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spellmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spellmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Spellmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spellmann. 100% of Spellmann women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Spellmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Spellmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spellmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 171 immigration records available for the last name Spellmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Spellmann. For the veterans among your Spellmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spellmann lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Spellmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Spellmann in 1970 was 87, and 62 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spellmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spellmann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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